Finance Operations Officer

Finance Operations Officer | Federal Government

• Contract through to 31 October 2026 – ASAP commencement
• $60.26 per hour + super
• Geelong location with strong WFH flexibility
• Australian citizenship is mandatory

We are seeking an experienced Finance Operations Officer to join a Federal Government organisation on a contract through to 31 October 2026.

This role will suit someone who is confident managing accounts and invoices, resolving complex payment issues and working with internal and external stakeholders. You will also help coordinate team workflows, maintain strong financial controls and identify opportunities to improve existing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts and process invoices in line with financial policies and legislative requirements.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile expenditure and monitor organisational spend.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve complex invoice and payment issues.
• Liaise with law firms, external service providers, finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate workflows and manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Support and coach staff to deliver accurate and timely outcomes.
• Analyse financial information and provide practical recommendations to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to reporting, quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience managing accounts, invoices, journal entries and expenditure reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate financial issues.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Experience coordinating workloads, managing competing priorities and supporting other team members.
• A sound understanding of financial governance, compliance obligations and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate work.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using reporting tools and SharePoint to manage financial information and records.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, procedural guidance and briefing materials.

Due to the Federal Government nature of this role, Australian citizenship is mandatory.
To apply, please submit your CV below or reach out to Liam – Liam.Lasslett@Talentinternational.com